Florida announces $100 million for springs and alternative water-supply projects
The governor’s October 28 announcement allocates $100 million across 45 projects for springs restoration and alternative water supplies.
What the record says
The announcement divides the funding into $50 million for 23 springs-restoration projects and $50 million for 22 alternative water-supply projects. The work includes wastewater and septic-system improvements, reclaimed-water expansion, aquifer recharge and conservation. The state projects that the alternative-supply projects will produce more than 60 million gallons a day when completed.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Review the official announcement and its linked fiscal-year 2026–27 project list for the selected communities and projects.
Limits and what is not established
These are announced awards and projected benefits, not confirmation that construction is complete or the additional water supply is already available.
Sources checked October 29, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida Executive Office of the Governor: original information